Animal Wellness Action
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Animal welfare issues concerning all animals domestic and wild.
Lobbying Interests:
Animal cruelty and penalties, wildlife management, gray wolf management, mink farms, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO), hound hunting
Title:
Wisconsin State Director
Animal welfare issues concerning all animals domestic and wild.
Lobbying Interests:
Animal cruelty and penalties, wildlife management, gray wolf management, mink farms, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO), hound hunting
Title:
Wisconsin State Director
Contact
PC
Paul Collins
611 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. #136
Washngton, DC 20003
(202) 525-6746
paul@animalwellnessaction.org
https://animalwellnessaction.org/
611 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. #136
Washngton, DC 20003
(202) 525-6746
paul@animalwellnessaction.org
https://animalwellnessaction.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 49
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 288
Relating to: inspectors of dog breeding or dealing establishments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: inspectors of dog breeding or dealing establishments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 341
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 368
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While we supported the original bill and most of the language within, we can no longer support the amended version that essentially gives blanket immunity for hound hunters for injury or death to their dogs.
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While we supported the original bill and most of the language within, we can no longer support the amended version that essentially gives blanket immunity for hound hunters for injury or death to their dogs.
Assembly Bill 598
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 658
Relating to: Department of Natural Resources report on partnering with the private aquaculture industry. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/16/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
"Stocking" animals for recreational purposes is the anthesis of wildlife "management" and these certainly aren't "natural resources." This should not be a government function or "partnership."
Relating to: Department of Natural Resources report on partnering with the private aquaculture industry. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/16/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
"Stocking" animals for recreational purposes is the anthesis of wildlife "management" and these certainly aren't "natural resources." This should not be a government function or "partnership."
Assembly Bill 667
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/16/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This is a highly cherished species by many Wisconsinites that mate for life. Wisconsin has more than enough species that are allowed to be recreationally killed.
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/16/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This is a highly cherished species by many Wisconsinites that mate for life. Wisconsin has more than enough species that are allowed to be recreationally killed.
Assembly Bill 677
Relating to: stocking pheasants for hunting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/16/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
It should not be a government function to breed, raise, and release non-native Asian birds with no survival skills for the sole purpose of being shot. This is little more than canned "hunting" funded by the government.
Relating to: stocking pheasants for hunting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/16/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
It should not be a government function to breed, raise, and release non-native Asian birds with no survival skills for the sole purpose of being shot. This is little more than canned "hunting" funded by the government.
Assembly Bill 852
Relating to: the sale, transfer, or conversion of property acquired with certain grants under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the sale, transfer, or conversion of property acquired with certain grants under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 307
Relating to: inspectors of dog breeding or dealing establishments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: inspectors of dog breeding or dealing establishments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 347
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 366
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While we supported the original bill and most of the language within, we can no longer support the amended version that essentially gives blanket immunity for hound hunters for injury or death to their dogs.
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While we supported the original bill and most of the language within, we can no longer support the amended version that essentially gives blanket immunity for hound hunters for injury or death to their dogs.
Senate Bill 563
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 580
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
No other species is mandated by law to have a hunting season. This should be decided by the DNR and not by politicians.
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
No other species is mandated by law to have a hunting season. This should be decided by the DNR and not by politicians.
Senate Bill 609
Relating to: stocking pheasants for hunting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
It should not be a government function to breed, raise, and release non-native Asian birds with no survival skills for the sole purpose of being shot. This is little more than canned "hunting" funded by the government.
Relating to: stocking pheasants for hunting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
It should not be a government function to breed, raise, and release non-native Asian birds with no survival skills for the sole purpose of being shot. This is little more than canned "hunting" funded by the government.
Senate Bill 610
Relating to: administrative rules relating to hunting wild turkeys. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/2/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While we do not support any form of recreational hunting, the current framework more than works for both the species and public land safety. This bill will have a detrimental impact on species reproduction and will crowd already crowded lands.
Relating to: administrative rules relating to hunting wild turkeys. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/2/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While we do not support any form of recreational hunting, the current framework more than works for both the species and public land safety. This bill will have a detrimental impact on species reproduction and will crowd already crowded lands.
Senate Bill 613
Relating to: report on reducing the number of hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals required by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/18/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: report on reducing the number of hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals required by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/18/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 617
Relating to: Department of Natural Resources report on partnering with the private aquaculture industry. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
"Stocking" animals for recreational purposes is the anthesis of wildlife "management" and these certainly aren't "natural resources." This should not be a government function or "partnership."
Relating to: Department of Natural Resources report on partnering with the private aquaculture industry. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
"Stocking" animals for recreational purposes is the anthesis of wildlife "management" and these certainly aren't "natural resources." This should not be a government function or "partnership."
Senate Bill 618
Relating to: requiring the repeal of hunting, trapping, and fishing administrative rules in conjunction with promulgation of new rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Rules exist to keep bad actors at bay. The elimination of rules only emboldens those violating the already lax rules. This bill flies in the face of the "rule of law."
Relating to: requiring the repeal of hunting, trapping, and fishing administrative rules in conjunction with promulgation of new rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Rules exist to keep bad actors at bay. The elimination of rules only emboldens those violating the already lax rules. This bill flies in the face of the "rule of law."
Senate Bill 620
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This is a highly cherished species by many Wisconsinites that mate for life. Wisconsin has more than enough species that are allowed to be recreationally killed.
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This is a highly cherished species by many Wisconsinites that mate for life. Wisconsin has more than enough species that are allowed to be recreationally killed.
Senate Bill 894
Relating to: peer review of administrative rules, comments to proposed statements of scope, and review of proposed groundwater enforcement standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This undermines the rule making process and the opens the door for biased industry "experts" or interest groups to "review" rules under the guise of "science." How exactly this make things better or safer for Wisconsin citizens? It won't.
Relating to: peer review of administrative rules, comments to proposed statements of scope, and review of proposed groundwater enforcement standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This undermines the rule making process and the opens the door for biased industry "experts" or interest groups to "review" rules under the guise of "science." How exactly this make things better or safer for Wisconsin citizens? It won't.
Senate Resolution 10
Relating to: advice and consent of senate.
Bill Text and History
10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Partisan stonewalling flies in the face of democracy and good governance. This applies to both sides and appointees deserve a fair and timely hearing.
Relating to: advice and consent of senate.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Partisan stonewalling flies in the face of democracy and good governance. This applies to both sides and appointees deserve a fair and timely hearing.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of dogs against wild animals
Use of dogs against wild animals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
proposals related to animal cruelty regulation and penalties
proposals related to animal cruelty regulation and penalties
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mink farms
Mink farms
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
gray wolf management
gray wolf management
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.
Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.